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Pragmatism Often Masks Hidden Costs
Mankind tends to prioritize practical and instrumental knowledge over the truth of arguments, leading to the continuous expansion of knowledge without evaluating the associated costs. This approach fosters closed-mindedness, simplistic narratives, ideology, and self-deception, often overlooked by those acquiring knowledge. A deeper exploration of self-deception highlights the negative implications of prioritizing pragmatic knowledge.